This beautifully illustrated student anthology was put together to develop strong readers. It includes rich, authentic literature and content-area reading, student writing models, genre studies, and comprehensive test preparation.
CONTENTS
Theme 1: Silly Stories
- Shopping (from Dragon Gets By)
- Roly Poly
- Julius
- It's Easy to Be Polite
- Mrs Brown Went to Town
- Oodles of Riddles
- The Surprise (from George and Martha Round and Round)
- Hippos
-- Focus on Poetry
Theme 2: Nature Walk
- Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night
- Campfire Games
- Exploring Parks with Ranger Dockett
- Nature Poems
- Around the Pond: Who's Been Here?
- Owl Moon
- Owls
-- Focus on Fables
Theme 3: Around Town - Neighborhood and Community
- Chinatown
- Make a Tangram
- A Trip to the Firehouse
- Fire-Safety Tips
- Big Bushy Mustache
- Family Poems
- Jamaica Louise James
- Sidewalk Sticks
- Grandpa's Corner Store
- Barrio: José's Neighborhood
Glossary
Acknowledgements
Credits